Rotating Spindle Drilling System

4137/CYMRU/RH/24 - Rotating Spindle Drilling System

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Rotating Spindle Drilling System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, Chester Road, Chester, CH4 0DH AMRC Cymru located in Broughton, Flintshire are creating a new centre to carrying out projects and development activities centred around aerospace drilling and fastening. As part of this creation, the AMRC Cymru are looking to purchase a Spindle Drilling system with rotating capabilities. The piece of equipment will sit within an established 7mx7m safety cell and must be able to work alongside our current sensorised coupon holder. The new system must be able to drill holes ranging from 4mm up to 25mm diameters within a range of materials, including:

• Carbon Fiber- Reinforced plastic (CFRP)
• Aluminium
• Titanium
• Glass Reinforced Fibre Metal Laminate (GLARE)
• Polyetheretherketone PEEK
• Resin transfer moulding (RTM)

Other thermoplastic materials may be required.

Tender Process and Documentation:

This procurement is an open procedure.

The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: 3rd of June 2024 at 12 noon (UK time).